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It's not too late! Join the Alzheimer Toronto team in the Scotiabank
Toronto Waterfront Marathon next Sunday and help them reach their goal
of $50,000. Proceed go towards free counselling, support and education,
and specialized care training.

The holidays can be stressful, even without caring for a loved one with
Alzheimer's Disease. However, some thoughful planning and preparation
for everyone involved can minimize the stress and help you all have a
wonderful and memorable Thanksgiving this weekend.

Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, who chaired a summit
of provincial health ministers signaled that, instead of confrontation,
the provinces want closer, more energetic collaboration with the federal
government — especially on improvements to senior care.

"Family caregivers deliver the vast majority of care for the 200,000
persons with dementia in Ontario in their own homes," says Kathy
Wright, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County and
a Co-Chair of the Ontario Dementia Network. "With agitation, confusion
and wandering often occurring in the early evening, Telehealth Ontario's
after-hours support is a vital tool for caregivers managing stressful
situations when organizations like the Alzheimer Societies are closed."

Provincial and territorial health and wellness ministers are collaborating
more than ever to improve the health of all Canadians by strengthening
the quality of health care delivery and focusing on preventative care.
Ministers are committed to improving care for patients and their families,
based on evidence and best value for taxpayer dollars.